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Answer a few plain questions and get a clear brief you can send to any web designer, so every quote you get back is for the same thing.
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How it works
What goes into a good brief
The business in plain words
What you do, where, and who for. It is the most important part, and the part most briefs skip.
The one job of the site
Whether visitors should call, book, ask for a quote or buy. Everything else on the site should push towards that.
Pages and features
What the site needs on day one. Listing them stops quotes from leaving out the expensive parts, like booking or payments.
Content
Who writes the words and where the photos come from. This decides how long the project takes more than anything else.
Budget and timing
An honest range helps a designer suggest what fits, rather than quoting for something you cannot use.
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Questions
Common questions
What should a website brief include?
A website brief should include what the business does, where it works, who its customers are, what visitors should do on the site, the pages and features needed, the look and feel you want, who provides the words and photos, and your budget and timing.
Why do I need a brief before getting quotes?
Without a brief, every designer quotes for a different website, so the prices cannot be compared. With one, you can see who is quoting for what, and spot the quote that leaves out something you need, like booking or copywriting.
Do I need to know what pages I want?
No. The usual starting set is ticked for you, and the free website page planner suggests pages and features for your kind of business. A good designer will also suggest what is missing.
Should I put my budget in the brief?
Yes, as a range. It saves everyone time: a designer can suggest what fits your budget rather than quoting for something far outside it. If you would rather pay monthly than upfront, say so, because some designers offer that.
Is my brief saved or sent anywhere?
It is saved in this browser only, using local storage, so you can close the page and come back. Nothing is sent to Nerdsharks or anyone else unless you copy or download it and send it yourself.
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